Market news today - central banks respond to inflation threat

This week in the markets: central banks are in focus as conflict in the Gulf shines a renewed light on inflation; the rotation out of the US goes into reverse; fears mount behind the scenes in private credit; but investors stick to their conviction that the Middle East crisis will be short-lived. …

Market news today - markets fall after historic oil price surge

This week in the markets: equities and bonds fall after a historic surge in the oil price as the Middle East conflict enters its second week. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.

Market news today - markets rattled by Middle East conflict

This week in the markets: Investors react to conflict in the Middle East and the UK awaits the government's Spring Statement. Fidelity’s Jemma Slingo reviews the stories moving markets.

Market news today - markets climb the wall of worry

This week in the markets: Tariffs are in the spotlight again after the US Supreme Court wades into the year-old trade war; the rotation out of US stocks accelerates; earnings season draws to a close; all against a backdrop of heightened political uncertainty. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the s…

Market news today - the AI glass turns half empty

This week in the markets: The AI story turns from positive productivity gains to negative disruption of business models; inflation eases on both sides of the Atlantic; while the market broadening softens the impact of the tech sell-off. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.

Market news today - Japanese stock soar on LDP landslide

This week in the markets: Japanese stocks soar after a Takaichi landslide in Sunday’s election; US tech stocks bounce back from last week’s AI-focused retreat; and precious metals stabilise. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.

Market news today - gold and silver fall again

This week in the markets: gold and silver fall further as investors assess America’s new central bank chief; the UK and Europe press pause on interest rates; and Japan heads towards a snap election. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.

Market news today - shares climb a wall of geo-political worry

This week in the markets: geo-politics casts a shadow over the ongoing bull market; while precious metals continue to offer a safe haven for nervous investors. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.

Market news today - 2026 starts as 2025 ended

This week in the markets: the year end melt-up continues into 2026 as investors shrug off geo-political upheavals; and gold hits a new record on worries about Fed independence. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.

Market news today - FTSE 100 breaks 10,000

This week in the markets: The FTSE 100 finally hits 10,000; the US intervenes in Venezuela; and retailers report on Christmas trading. Fidelity’s Jemma Slingo reviews the stories moving markets.